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Rev. Hannah Roberts Villnave's Upcoming Sabbatical:
Join Us for a Sabbatical Send-Off this Sunday, July 12th!
We hope that you’ll join us this coming Sunday, July 12th at 10:00 am to send Rev. Hannah off as she offers her final sermon before her four-month sabbatical starts on Monday, July 13th!
Please click the button below to view the email message that was sent on July 7.
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Road Construction on Calumet Street
Please leave yourself extra time when coming to the Fellowship starting July 13. According to the City of Appleton website, Calumet will be closed from John Street to Matthias Street July 13 through July 22. City of Appleton Road Report Viewer
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Sunday, July 12
10:00 am Central Time in-person & livestream
Abide with Me by Rev. Hannah Roberts Villnave
• Watch past sermons on our YouTube channel.
• Services details HERE
• See our website HERE for information about religious exploration programs for children and youth.
• Share the Plate: In July, we share the plate with the Fellowship's Justice Action Ministry Teams.
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Music Ministry
Our music programs pause for the summer and return in the fall.
We will still need music support on Sunday mornings — Please contact our Music Coordinator, Tam Masters (tam@fvuuf.org), if you are interested in offering music as a soloist or in a small ensemble.
For information about our Music Ministries, click the button:
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Fellowship Summer Picnic!
Sunday August 2, 4-6pm, Smith Park
Everyone is invited to our summer picnic at Smith Park (301 Park Street, Menasha, 54952). The covered pavilion has picnic tables and benches. Bring your own chair or blanket if you want to sit outside. We'll have bubbles, balls, and a bounce house, feel free to bring other lawn games or fun to play together.
We'll provide hot dogs (meat or vegetarian), buns (regular or gluten free), and condiments.
Please bring a side dish-- Suggestions based on last name:
A-E: Cut up fruit
F-I: Salad or veggies
J-P: Pasta or potato salad
Q-U: Dessert
V-Z: Drinks (no alcohol)
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Summer 2026 Religious Exploration for Kids
Our Summer Religious Exploration (RE) program for current Pre-K through 5th grade children is rolling. Throughout the summer, children will explore our faith’s values, build friendships, and enjoy hands-on lessons and fun activities each Sunday.
If your child(ren) was registered for RE during the 2025–2026 program year, they are already registered for summer—no need to sign up again until registration opens for the 2026–2027 program year.
If your family is new to RE, we’re excited to welcome you! Please register your child(ren) using THIS LINK. There is no fee for summer participation.
Registration for the 2026–2027 Religious Exploration program year will open in late summer. At that time, all families will need to complete a new registration, and program fees will apply.
We look forward to sparking curiosity and spending meaningful time in community with our young learners this summer. Come join us, won't you!
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Tune Up to Show Up: A Skills & Risk Assessment Refresher
Thursday, July 9, 2026 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM CT
Since 2025, the US has seen a huge increase in protests, direct actions, and public witness as mass numbers of people show up in sustained, coordinated resistance to fascism. At the same time, we've seen the Administration respond to these movements in increasingly aggressive ways, from violently confronting people in the streets to overcharging for minor offenses and pursuing grossly disproportionate sentences.
Join Side With Love for a live virtual training Tune Up to Show Up: A Skills & Risk Assessment Refresher, where Rev. Ashley Horan, Rev. Nancy McDonald Ladd, and civil rights attorney Sam Ames will help us navigate the shifting risks of public witness and direct action and reinforce the skills and habits we need to show up grounded, prepared, and safe.
More information and registration HERE.
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Justice Hub
Check out the Justice Hub, featuring an easy-to-use calendar! Each event on the calendar includes time, location, and program details to help you learn more about how to get engaged with our wider community.
When you click on an event, at the bottom of the description, you can click “Copy to my calendar” to add the event to your calendar and never miss a chance to act courageously for justice in our world.
July 11, World Bazaar, 11- 3 pm at Fox Valley Technical College, Enter door #15, hosted by Celebrate Diversity, free event, sampling of cultural foods, multi-cultural entertainment, activities for kids. Click HERE for more information.
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Care and Support
To submit a Joy or Concern, fill out the form on our website or contact Rev. Christina Leone-Tracy, Co-Minister, at christina@fvuuf.org or 920-731-0849. For pastoral emergencies, call 920-268-4512.
Fellowship members who want to be included on a weekly joys and concerns email list may contact Cyndi at cyndi@fvuuf.org.
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Fellowship Office Hours
Fellowship Office Hours:
8:00 am - 1:00 pm Sun., Mon., Tues., Thurs.
Office closed Wed., Fri., Sat.
If you have a group meeting or event that occurs outside of office hours, those will continue as scheduled.
To meet with individual staff members, please contact them directly to schedule an appointment. Contact information can be found at https://fvuuf.org/contact/.
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